Hey neighbors!

We hope you had a Halloween full of tricks and treats. We hosted a party at our house and dressed up as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. :) It was fun to see everyone’s costumes - especially the ADORABLE trick-or-treaters in our neighborhood!

It’s November now, but the spooks keep coming: daylight savings switched last night and that means sunsets at 5pm…absolutely terrifying!!!

Anyways, LIFE IS GOOD because it’s the start of a fresh week, and we live in The South Bay. Let’s get into this week’s newsletter.

Stories that caught our eye.

Dodgers Win the World Series LA Dodgers are back-to-back MLB Champions!!! (Read more)

New Tiki Bar Coming to HB Pier Tiki Kai is a tropical-themed restaurant and bar at 73 Pier Ave - opening soon! (Read more)

MB’s Halloween Night Earthquake An earthquake of 2.0 magnitude was recorded at 2:37am on Nov 1. (Read more)

Things for you to participate in. Follow us on Instagram and on TikTok for more :)

Thai Dishes 1015 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Thai Dishes in Manhattan Beach (unaffiliated to the restaurant in Redondo Beach with the same name) was opened in 1991 by two brothers! They were trained in Thailand and have 40+ years of culinary experience; their food is rooted in traditional Thai cuisine.

Mine & Sam’s favorite menu items include: Pad Thai with Shrimp, Yellow Curry with Tofu, BBQ Roasted Duck, and Pot Stickers.

A standout deal is their “Street Food Lunch” Special served daily until 3 pm): for $15.95, you get a house salad and a choice of Pad Thai, Pad Kee Mow, or Spicy Fried Rice.

Thai Dishes offers a warm, relaxed setting for well-executed Thai fare. This place isn’t flashy; it is reliable, authentic, welcoming, and a South Bay staple!

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Lollipop: A Children’s Boutique 1813 S Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Lollipop is owned and run by local mom-entrepreneur, Veronica Maguire. 13+ years ago, she created a warm and personalized shopping experience for children and their caregivers.  It has been a fixture in the Riviera Village ever since.

Inside, you’ll find a curated mix of baby-to-tween apparel, wooden toys, books, swaddles and blankets. Everything is centered around thoughtful design and high quality. The layout is bright, inviting, and easy to browse.

Whether you’re shopping for a baby shower, child’s birthday, or any random day…Lollipop offers a luxe and stylish range for babies, toddlers, and older children, too!

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This week, fall’s auditioning for the lead role, but summer’s still crashing the audition. Bring your layers and your shades.

Mornings will show up in their usual foggy pajamas, dragging their heels while the sun decides whether it wants to hit “snooze” or “party.” Then by afternoon? Boom. Some sun, highs soaking into the mid-60s with a cheeky jump to the low-70s toward the weekend. Nights creep into the 50s and low-60s, perfect hoodie-weather for those early sunsets and 6pm dinners in the dark.

Which movie was filmed off the coast of Redondo Beach?

A. Captain Phillips

B. Jaws 2

C. Pirates of the Caribbean

D. Weekend at Bernie’s

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Last week’s Question: How many gates does LAX have? Answer: B. 161

Did you know that this iconic sister duo is from Torrance, California?!

Potential Breakup Song by Aly & AJ (Listen here)

That’s all for now, folks. It’s a new week in the greatest place on earth; don’t take it for granted!

Share this newsletter with a friend & we’ll see you around town.

Your neighbors,

Sam & Lauren